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Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage

University of Amsterdam
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Tuition EUR 16,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline Apr, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Amsterdam, Netherlands
Language English

Program Overview

The Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage at University of Amsterdam is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 16,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Object Based Practical 1: Paintings
  2. Object Based Practical 1: Contemporary Art
  3. Object Based Practical 1: Glass, Ceramics and Stone
  4. Object Based Practical 1: Textiles
  5. Science 1
  6. Science 2
  7. Object Based Practical 2: Paintings
  8. Object Based Practical 2: Contemporary Art
  9. Object Based Practical 2: Glass, Ceramics and Stone
  10. Object Based Practical 2: Textiles
  11. Science 3
  12. Advanced Preventive Conservation
  13. Art Technological Source Research

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The programme is open to students with a Bachelor’s degree from the UvA, or an equivalent recognised degree from another university, in:

  • the humanities, preferably with a minor in Conservation and Restoration;
  • the sciences, preferably with a minor in Conservation and Restoration.

Bachelor’s degrees in Art History, Cultural Studies, History, Archaeology, Materials Science and Chemistry provide a particularly suitable basis, but the Examinations Board may also regard other degree certificates as being suitable.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 16,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 16,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Amsterdam directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Amsterdam

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University of Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands

public university in Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline Apr, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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